Can you live in the same house during the one year separation period to keep a minor child from being moved back and forth

In short, the answer to your question is No. You must live separate and apart for the duration of the 365 day period. If you are not willing to...

You can certainly present evidence of her mental illness in a custody trial. You should have an attorney subpoena her records. The Judge's...

Can I drop child support? ??

You should contact the Clerk of Court's Office in Livingston. The women who work there are very helpful. Ask them if you can speak with the...

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Supervised visitation?

When a court grants a party supervised visitation, it simply means that any visitation with the child must be conducted under the supervision of an...

At 16 can a female child choose what parent they wish to have custody of them ? What would the conditions need to be ?

When reviewing a request to change custody, the court will consider that is in the best interest of the child. Each party who is seeking custody...

Can I be charged for child support if I never signed a birth certificate, never seen the child (12 years to be exact)

Signing a birth certificate is not definitive of whether you are the father. There are ways in which LA law will allow a presumption that you are...

Four out of Five children do not want to come over on dads weekend; because he has different parenting rules. Should he pay 2K

Custody and visitation are separate issues. Unless and until your court ordered child support amount is changed, you are required to continue...

My father refused to sign the property settlement papers 11 yrs ago after my parents divorce and still does. Can we make him?

It is not uncommon that, upon separation of the parties, the Judge awards use of the family home to one of the parties. It sounds like your mother...

I am the custodial parent of two daughters and their father has not paid any child-support, but his parents sent me money.

Child support is never paid "through the courts." It is generally paid directly from one parent to the other. In some instances, a judge can...

How do I disprove residency of custody case in another parish, where papers were filed against me?

Unfortunately, all she has to prove is that she is now a resident in that Parish and intenda to remain there. Any documents you can provide...